Policy
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Sen. Ruben Gallego expressed frustration with the partisan nature of crypto policy during a closed-door roundtable with industry executives Wednesday
The US government announced the largest asset forfeiture in history — all in bitcoin. Here’s why it’s not headed straight for the strategic reserve
New OCC rules on crypto custody lower barriers for billionaire-backed banks like Erebor
Stripe stablecoin unit aims to operate under a federal charter enabling regulated stablecoin issuance and custody services
DOJ files record civil forfeiture against more than 127,000 BTC linked to scam activity
Reform UK’s party leader Farage took the stage at DAS London this morning
The Bank of Russia will let banks handle cryptocurrencies under tight reserve caps as lawmakers prepare a digital asset bill
The crypto investor once known as “Bitcoin Jesus” will avoid trial under a deferred prosecution deal
The €7 million investment marks Luxembourg’s first sovereign exposure to Bitcoin
The exchange’s full approval from the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority marks a regulatory milestone for global crypto oversight
As the shutdown enters its second week, sources say the Senate Banking Committee looks to move ahead with a market structure bill markup
North Dakota’s first state-backed stablecoin will launch on the Fiserv digital asset platform in 2026 to streamline interbank payments
The state’s decision opens staking access to New Yorkers, signaling a regulatory shift toward broader crypto participation
Swiss regulator Gespa is assessing whether FIFA’s tokenized ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup violate gambling laws
The central bank signed agreements with firms for fraud, payments, and app services ahead of a potential launch
Experts agree that the shutdown will delay new crypto ETF approvals, but lawmakers seem keen to move ahead with legislative work
The defense argues DOJ is criminalizing open-source code and violating First Amendment protections in landmark crypto case
Should Congress not pass a budget, the SEC will be operating with a skeleton staff starting Wednesday
Governor Hochul appoints Kaitlin Asrow to lead New York’s financial regulator as Adrienne Harris departs after four years
The Ministry of Finance set 2027 for rollout of CARF rules, with information exchanges starting in 2028
Victims of Coinbase’s May data breach are not on the same page about a path forward
Next wave of solana ETF proposal amendments expected next week after SEC approves generic listing standards
Advance notice seeks input on consumer protections, illicit finance risks, and market oversight in new stablecoin framework
RCMP dismantles TradeOgre after Europol tip, citing FINTRAC violations and suspected laundering